Firefighters in training for three peak challenge

Saturday, 14 May 2016 00:00

Five local firefighters are attempting to climb the UK's three highest peaks in 24 hours.

Next month the group will travel to Scotland to climb Ben Nevis, down to Scafell Pike and then through to Wales to finish the challenge on Snowdon:

That's Sam Quileash - he's one of the group from Laxey attempting the challenge for The Firefighter's Charity; they hope to raise £1000 and you can donate by clicking here.

He explains how they've been getting ready:

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